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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 444.84 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 444.84 and 181.42 is: 271.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 444.84 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/444.84 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 444.84 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 80,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702.87/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.51

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